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Topic: Aug 12,2008
I got my approval from cigna just a couple of weeks ago.. I am having Dr. Robin Blackstone do my RNY.. Congrats to all the other folks who are having there surgery around the same time.. This is a dream come true.. I have never been a normal sized person. I have always been the fat one.. I
I started at 358 on Dec 12,2007 as of May 21,2008 down to 336. I am going to keep trying to lose as much as i can before this day...
Once again congrats everyone else having surgery done..
Scott
Topic: RE: i got my date
hi lissa who is doing yours ????? and where my e-mail is [email protected] e-mail if u like .....regina oh so sorry it took me so long to get back at ya had a death in the family .......
Topic: RE: August 19th - Richmond, Va.
HI Kirk,
I'm new to the boards. I haven't officially gotten my date, but am aiming for 8/18. What procedure are you having? I'm going for lap band.
I only have about 80 pounds to lose. I hear you though. My sister had bypass at Christmas time. She's doing really well (she had over 100 pounds to lose).
What is your Dr. making you get done before your surgery? I've gotten all my labs done, my chest xray, my stool sampled, my arterial blood gas, my psych, nutrition, and exercise clearances. I see the surgeon next week and that's when I get my official date. He will also schedule me for an in-office endoscopy.
I'm really ok with all of this. I have a ventral hernia from four abdominal surgeries in the past, and that was the thing that put me on this path. I knew I needed help with weight loss, but figured once I was having surgery anyway, to go this route.
Was it hard for you to come to this decision?
I hope all is well and that you are 100% comfortable with your decision.
Amy in PA
Topic: August 19th - Richmond, Va.
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Finally, my surgery ihas been approved by Aetna and I am scheduled to "git-r-dun" on August 19th at ST. mary's Hospital in Richmond Virginia by Dr. Neil Hutcher. I am hoping that there will be other men willing to discuss their pre-op procedure, actual procedure, and post op as time moves on. Currently, I weigh 287 and suffer from sleep apnea and has been treated for GERD. Family history is not very strong on my fathers side as he too was a big man, 6'2" and weighed 340lbs. He passed away at age 46. I am a believer that you cannot run too far from those genes.
My primary weight area is in my gut. Normal sized legs & arms. Beer gut, but built without beer. I am hoping some veteran of this surgery can associate with my situation and can give me some insight of what results I might be able to expect.
Best wishes to all!
:wave:
Topic: August 7th
Anyone else having surgery on August 7th? Just wondering who my new birthday buddies will be.
L.
Topic: RE: i got my date
Hi Regina,
I haven't been approved yet but I'm hoping to have my surgery august 14th. We could be a day apart if all goes well.
Lissa
Topic: i got my date
i got my date it is aug 13th 2008 dr coates from modesto,ca i can't wait i am having a revision done i can't wait i need to still lose more weight ...regina ortiz from lodi,ca
Topic: Western (DE) New Life WLS Support Group
This new support group has been officially formed as a branch group of the Eastern New LIfe WLS Support Group that meets in Longneck, DE.
We meet at Trinity United Methodist Church, 17249 Phillips Hill Road, Laurel, De. We will be meeting each 3rd Thursday of the month. The next meeting is May 15th from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Everyone is welcome!
Activities scheduled for future meetings:
May - protein taste testing and recipe sharing
July - craft night - we'll be making new bracelets for our medical IDs
Group Leaders: Jennifer Rosen ([email protected]) and Heather O'Connor ([email protected])
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